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As explosive as the EBM duo Youth Code may come across, thanks in large part to vocalist Sara Taylor’s unique and ferocious range, the pair—composed of real-life and professional partners Taylor and Ryan George—create with heightened emotion. And that shows tenfold on their latest (and first) collaborative effort with King Yosef, A Skeleton Key In […]

You may have heard of 100 gecs, the mutant electronic duo of Dylan Brady and Laura Les—but you’re not sure how or where. That’s because the lauded electro-mutants have gotten acclaim from so many sides, it’s hard to keep track. Their universe is a perpetually fizzing amalgam of caffeinated pop, hip hop beats, android EDM […]

When EDM first started gaining popularity in the U.S., many alternative musicians started dabbling in this new form of energized, loud music, including Sonny Moore of From First To Last (Skrillex) and eventually Craig Owens of Chiodos (badXchannels). Now more than ever, EDM artists are bridging the gap between alternative and electronic music. Crossovers between […]

It’s been nearly three years since Craig Owens said Chiodos are over with the debut of his new project, badXchannels. Shifting his focus from emocore to alt-pop, the vocalist has made fast progress in the weird world of cross-genre collaborations. His latest endeavor: joining blossoming producer QUIX and former Chiodos revivalists Adventure Club for an […]

A huge congratulations is in store for former Chiodos frontman Craig Owens and Liza Jane. They’re engaged, and getting married very soon! Read more: Could Chiodos be teasing return following ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’ anniversary? Owens revealed the news on his badxchannels Instagram page, posting an image of himself with his fiancé looking super […]

[Photos by: Save Face/Brett Ballachino; Snail Mail/Facebook; Pale Waves/Danny North] You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one, concise list. Scroll to the end and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! […]

[Photo by: Matt Cardinal] “I’ve been known as meandering and as inconsistent finding a niche and beating it into the ground,” says badXchannels frontman/founder Craig Owens, in a casually lucid way. “Because I’m not interested in being someone’s brand. I’m not interested in not having control of my life. I’m not interested in fitting a narrative. […]

Craig Owens' badXchannels just released their new music video for “Don't Come And See Me,” and it's got us hypnotized. Watch the video in full below, and be prepared because it will give you chills. Read more: Craig Owens says Chiodos is done, premieres new project The song was released last year and follows Owens’ move in a […]

Craig Owens is back with a new badXchannels song “don't come and see me.,” which you can listen to below. Read more: Craig Owens says Chiodos is done, premieres new project The sonic direction of the track is continuing Owens’ move in a new direction that’s a million miles from the scene he came up […]

Do you have any idea how many records are released in any given year? That’s okay, neither do we. We do know that there are thousands of artists who release new music each year, from manufactured pop stars to local church choirs, and all of them are hoping to get your attention. In the midst of all […]

Last week, Craig Owens gave the music world a surprise with the announcement of his new project, badXchannels. He will release the debut EP WHYDFML on Nov. 18. While the vocalist is well known for his success in the heavy music world, with the influential post-hardcore band Chiodos and Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, his […]

In an interview with Billboard, Craig Owens opens up about the end of Chiodos after their 15 years as a group. “It's done,” Owens tells Billboard. “It just couldn't stay afloat. There were just kind of, not necessarily bad vibes, but we came to the realization that we can't do it full-time. I think it […]